Explore the many options for kitchen countertops, including materials, styles, and their pros and cons. Find the perfect countertop for your kitchen's design and function.
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Kitchen countertops come in various materials, from natural stones to bamboo. Different types of kitchen countertops present unique characteristics.

Each material offers you upsides and downsides, depending on your cooking style.

If you plan to install a new countertop, browse through these 21 options to determine the pros and cons.

1. Quartz Countertops

Quartz is a more affordable material than granite or marble, but with similar beautiful markings. Quartz is an engineered stone, created by mixing quartz particles and different minerals.
Quartz countertops are available in various colors and tones.

Because it is engineered, quartz is one of the best custom countertop materials. The slabs are perfect to create a seamless look.

Pros:

Not porous

Easy to customize

Heat and acid-resistant (such as
from citrus juice or vinegar)

Easy to clean

Cons:

Still relatively expensive

2. Quartzite Countertops

Unlike quartz, quartzite is a natural stone type, originating from sandstone. It has natural markings, blotches, and veins like marble. Quartzite has more similarities to granite than quartz.

Because of its natural markings, quartzite is better in hiding scratches...